Household IPM

If you are just getting started with your pest problem, think about these questions and do some research about the pest.

What type of pest are you dealing with?
How are they getting in? How can I keep them out?
Do they live in the house all of the time, or do they come and go?
What are they eating and drinking?
How can I make my home less friendly to pests?
How can I keep track of their activity to see if my strategy is working?

To prevent future problems, consider taking steps to pest-proof your home.

Inspect your home inside and out looking for pests, food, water and entry points.
Fix any leaky hoses, faucets or pipes; pests need water.
Fix any holes in your window screens, and consider installing door-sweeps.
Plug entry points, even the tiny ones, with caulk, wire mesh, etc.
Learn about relative humidity, and keep it below 60% indoors, if possible, to prevent mold and help control other pests.

Source: National Pesticide Information Center. Any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 1-800-858-7378 (7:30am-3:30pm PST), or email at npic@ace.orst.edu

Garden IPM

Garden IPM

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To prevent future pest problems, consider taking some proactive steps to pest-proof your garden:

Select the right plants for the location; consider their needs for water and sun.
Select disease-resistant varieties when certain diseases keep coming back.
Water plants at ground level; wet leaves are more susceptible to disease.
Remove dead plant material before spring; it can harbor diseases.
Consider testing the soil for nutrients and minerals to plan fertilizer needs.
Proper care and watering will produce healthier plants, which are better at resisting diseases and tolerating insects.
Inspect your plants regularly in order to detect problems early.
Consider asking a master gardener for help identifying and managing pests.

Source: National Pesticide Information Center. Any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 1-800-858-7378 (7:30am-3:30pm PST), or email at npic@ace.orst.edu

CONDUCIVE CONDITION	RECOMMENDATION
Tree branches on house	Keep tree branches away from house to reduce pest access.
Firewood next to foundation	Keep firewood away from house to reduce pest harborage.
Debris on crawlspace/next to foundation	Remove wood debris to reduce termites and rodents harborage area.
Excessive plant cover, mulch, stump, etc.	Providing spacing between plant cover and structure.
Soil above the foundation line	Keep soil below foundation to reduce harborage areas.
Wood-to-gound contact	Keep soil from touching to eliminate termite access
Debris on roof/full gutter	Keep gutter & roof free of debris to reduce insect harborage.
Standing water near/under structure	Eliminate standing water to reduce pest harborage.
Moisture problem under structure	Increase ventilation to reduce pest harborage area.
Insufficient ventilation in attic	Ensure that the attic has sufficient ventilation.
Opening at plumbing & electronics	Seal opening to reduce pest access.
Rodent droppings & Urine inside property	Clean all dropping and clean floor every week with disinfectant e.g. Pine sole, Clorox.
Excessive gaps at exterior wall	Make sure you seal all cracks around perimeter of exterior wall.
Doors and Windows are not property sealed	All doors & windows are property sealed with tight fitting screens and weather stripping.
Leaky roof or plumbing fixtures	Repair to reduce moisture for pests.
Keep garbage cans covered	Covered to reduce attraction of insects or vertebrate pests.
Moisture damage wood	Repair rotten or damaged wood to reduce insect harborage.
Grocery bags stored improperly	Seal paper sacks in containers to reduce insect harborage areas.
Paper napkins,cups etc, in card board boxes	Remove all items from card board box and leave inside plastic or glass container.
Pet food unsealed or left out	keep pet food in sealed containers and unavailable to pests.
Excessive storage conditions	Keep storage areas uncluttered and manageable
Debris below kick plats	Remove kick plats to reduce rodent harborage

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